Deuteronomy 24:3 Meaning and Explanation
“And if the latter husband hate her, and write her a bill of divorcement, and giveth it in her hand, and sendeth her out of his house; or if the latter husband die, which took her to be his wife;”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The second husband may also divorce her or may die, returning her to widowed or single status.
The Context of Deuteronomy 24:3
Circumstances that might dissolve a second marriage.
What Does Deuteronomy 24:3 Mean?
This verse traces the possible paths for a remarried woman: she might be divorced again (with the same formal bill procedure) or become widowed. Each scenario is addressed by the law to clarify her standing and protections.
The repetition of 'write her a bill of divorcement' emphasizes that formal procedure applies to all divorces, not just the first, maintaining legal clarity across multiple marital transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 24:3
What does Deuteronomy 24:3 mean?
The second husband may also divorce her or may die, returning her to widowed or single status.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 24:3?
Circumstances that might dissolve a second marriage.